Pilot Debrief

PIPER PA 28-140 near Kansas City, MO — 2015-03-02

Final reportCEN15CA158
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Date
2015-03-02
Location
Kansas City, MO, USA
Airport
KMKC
Aircraft
PIPER PA 28-140
Registration
N1513J
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Minor
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.

NTSB narrative

Shortly after takeoff, following a touch and go landing, the engine sputtered and lost power. The left wing and empennage were substantially damaged during the forced landing. An examination of the airplane, engine, and related systems revealed no anomalies. The left fuel tank was empty and the right fuel tank contained 10 gallons of fuel. The pilot wrote that the loss of engine power was the result of fuel starvation.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 2 docket documents
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Docket documents2

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